With guns and scopes, "you get what you pay for". Buy the best you can afford and you won't be disappointed. You seem to be set on a Remington. Buy one of the better models. I've heard that some of the lower end models have quality control problems. As far as scopes, you can't go wrong with Leupold. Although there are other brands that are good quality as well. I just know Leupold. Look for something in the 2x7 or 3x9 power range. For close shooting, it's good to have a low power option.
BTW, welcome to the forum.